Saguaro

Quick look

The saguaro is a tree-like cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea that can grow to be over 12 meters tall. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, the Mexican state of Sonora, and the Whipple Mountains and Imperial County areas of California. Saguaro typically grow at elevations ranging from sea level to 4,500 feet (1,400 m), although they may be found at up to 5,000 feet (1,500 m).

• It belongs to the Cactaceae family. ^iNaturalist
• USDA PLANTS describes it as a tree with a perennial life cycle. ^{USDA PLANTS}
• USDA PLANTS lists it as native in the lower 48 states and records it in 2 states. ^{USDA PLANTS}
• NatureServe lists it as native to Arizona. ^NatureServe
• In Arizona, most iNaturalist sightings of it in flower come in April–June. ^iNaturalist
• USDA PLANTS lists its flower color as orange. ^{USDA PLANTS}
• USDA PLANTS gives its bloom period as early spring. ^{USDA PLANTS}
• USDA PLANTS lists a mature height of about 9 ft. ^{USDA PLANTS}
• iNaturalist has 54,819 research-grade sightings of it in Arizona, ranking #1 among the 109 flowers on our Arizona list. ^iNaturalist